Religion Within the Bounds of Bare Reason

Structure and Organization

Immanuel Kant's book «Religion Within the Bounds of Bare Reason» consists of four main parts, each dedicated to different aspects of religious philosophy. The first part, titled «On the Inherent Radical Evil in Human Nature», examines the nature of evil and moral choice. The second part, «On the Struggle of the Good Principle with the Evil for Dominion over Man», discusses the conflict between good and evil within the human soul. The third part, «On the Victory of the Good Principle over the Evil and the Founding of a Kingdom of God on Earth», is devoted to the possibility of moral improvement and the establishment of a moral society. The fourth part, «On Service and False Service under the Dominion of the Good Principle, or on Religion and Priesthood», analyzes the role of religious institutions and the distinction between true and false religion. Each part of the book includes several subsections where Kant elaborates on his arguments and philosophical reflections.